“Explore Portugal’s unimpaired countryside”
8 Day Surf Camp for All Levels in an Eco Surfcamp in Vila Nova de Milfontes
Rapture Surfcamp Portugal, 7645-000 Vila Nova de Milfontes, Portugal
Surf Camp in Portugal
All difficulty levels
Instruction in English
Maximum 10 participants
Breakfast included
Airport transfer available
Experience peaceful vacations with a conscientious mindset. Rapture Eco Surf Camp is located in Vila Nova de Milfontes – Odemira, a small fishing village at the mouth of the River Mira, in the heart of the National Park of Southwest Alentejo and Vicentina Coast.
Highlights
- 3 surf lessons
- Surfboard rental and beach transfers during surf lessons
- Video analysis and surf theory (weekly) - for beginners only
- Dinner from Monday to Friday
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
3 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Portuguese, Spanish
Group size: Maximum of 10 participants
Airport transfer available:
Lisbon Portela Airport (US$ 44 per person)
Lisbon Portela Airport (US$ 44 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
Facilities
- Café
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Lounge
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Board rental
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Wireless internet
At this Milfontes Surfcamp, they have rooms on their rustic villa and they also offer a private room inside a freshly renovated old-school camper’s van! They can fit 10 people at the surf camp in total. You will find the perfect accommodation to fit your needs, whether you are a solo traveler or you are part of a group of friends taking a surf trip!
There is literally room for everyone in the #rapturefamily! All their rooms have cooling fans and mosquito nets on demand! Enjoy the lush vegetation around the surf camp and take some time to dive into the sustainable vibe of their surf camp with their daily activities!
Program
During your stay you can learn permaculture practices, sustainable practices, surfing, helping in the organic garden, enjoy local activities (SUP, horse riding, coast walks), or simply enjoy the tranquillity of the Alentejo way of life. They also can offer Portuguese cooking workshops (for a small fee). This camp is being created to invite you to explore another beautiful and more hidden part of Portugal.
Why you’ll love Rapture's permaculture eco surf camp
Their surf camp offers a perfect balance between a relaxed holiday and a new opportunity for you to learn and work on several sustainability practices, especially permaculture. The activities they run on-site are based on environmental concerns, and they aim to pass this type of knowledge to all guests that visit them. The surf camp location also offers amazing views within a short walking distance, and the natural beauty that surrounds the area will make you feel astonished and want to come back every summer!
Surf lessons for beginners and intermediates
No matter if you have stood on a board once or twice before, you plan all your travels around surfing the world, or you want to experience the feeling of riding a wave for the first time, your local surf guides know every break and will take you to the one that suits your level and offers perfect conditions for that day.
The staff will show you how to successfully pop on the board, how to progress from whitewater to green waves, and how to enhance your existing skills, taking you from riding to ripping.
At this surf school, they have a selection of boards that you can hire from their friendly staff. These include twin fins, longboards, and thrusters. With this variety you can surf everything from a ripple to overheard barrels, switching up boards as the conditions change.
Level 1: Beginner Surf Course
The Beginner category is for those who have never surfed before, or who haven’t surfed in a while and want to go through the basics one more time. It is a great fit for all people who are refining their techniques and gaining confidence. They’ll give you a fun introduction to surfing, and share the stoke when you catch your very first waves. They’ll make sure that you develop your skills in line with your level and that you’ll catch as many waves as possible while having fun with the other surfers.
Is the course for complete beginners?
A significant part of Rapture Surf Camp's guests at all camps are complete beginners, that’s why they offer lessons for complete beginners from Mondays to Saturdays as you progress during your time at camp, so does the instruction you receive. Trust them, within your stay you might already be riding green waves with the help of their patient and experienced instructors and you will meet a new surfing family at camp that may stay friends for life.
What will you learn in the Beginner course
Your first surf lesson begins with an instructor teaching you the basics of how to handle a surfboard, paddle out, catch a wave, and get to your feet.
Here are some fundamental steps you will start with at the camp:
- Safety intro and beach awareness
- Surf equipment explained
- Paddling technique
- Catching a wave
- Standing up on your board
- Surfboard control
- How to ride a wave toward the shore
- Improving your stance
- Surf awareness
- Improving your technique
Level 2: Intermediate Surf Course
The main difference between beginner and intermediate surfers is their autonomy in the water. To be suitable for the intermediate group you should be able to get up on waves on your own, have a very strong paddling ability, and be comfortable in the water in general. If this is still a challenge for you, you will benefit more from the beginner course instead.
The instructors will help you to improve your skills, you will learn how to read the water, where to position yourself and how to turn on waves.
What can you expect from the intermediate course?
This module is focused on getting to the outside (lineup) in waist-high waves. They’ll teach you to catch green waves and ride the face of the wave instead of going straight into the white water. Your instructors will identify the important changes you can bring to your technique that will end up making a huge difference in your surfing style!
The surf school for intermediate surfers
You will get personalised tips on how you surf and about what to improve as the quality of the waves you pick, the speed you are able to generate, and your agility on the wave.
The team will teach you how to use rip currents and as well refine your timing while picking up the waves to surf etc. All these factors can truly make a difference in your learning path. The more you train, the better you surf and the more you’ll end up loving it.
Other important things you will learn with us in the Intermediate course:
- Paddling out techniques
- Sitting on your board
- Positioning yourself in the line-up
- Catching a wave toward shore
- Reading the ocean – learning which waves to catch and which waves to rather skip
- Stalling and accelerating
- Going “out the back”
- Improve your stance
- Angled take-offs
- Riding unbroken waves
Location
The surf camp is on a small farm, on the seaside of the town only minutes away from the fishing port and 15 minutes' walking from the city centre. While following the principles of permaculture and an eco-friendly way of living off the land, they aim to connect people to the land and healthy sports activities. The surf camp is located on the “Rota Vicentina”, a famous walking and cycling program with different trails, perfect for hiking lovers.
Surf conditions
Surf spot:
Alentejo
Monthly wave size
Monthly water temperature
Food
The package prices include rich daily breakfasts and dinners from Monday to Friday. When you think of recipes from Portugal, you instantly dream of the incredibly fresh seafood, fresh bread, and tasty local produce. So Rapture Surf Camp follows local traditions and uses fresh, delicious ingredients on their ever-changing menu of delicious food cooked up by their famous local chef Joana.
They offer breakfast daily and dinners Monday till Friday. On the weekends, they offer BBQ nights (an extra 12 EUR per person) or you can enjoy a nice group night out at a local restaurant. Most of the produce for the food they prepare comes from their chemical-free gardens and eggs from their chickens. Lunch can be ordered and prepared daily at a small fee of 6 EUR and will be delivered to you at the beach, so you never have to leave the ocean!
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Kayak
- SUP in the river
- Yoga
What's included
- 7 nights accommodation
- 3 surf lessons (includes surfboard rental and beach transfers)
- Daily beach transfers according to the surf lessons
- Daily breakfast
- Dinner from Monday to Friday
- Wi-Fi
- Video analysis (weekly)
- Surf theory (weekly)
What's not included
- Airport transfers
- Surfboard insurance
- Yoga
- Massages
- Lunch
- Surfboard Insurance
How to get there
Recommended Airports
LIS
Lisbon Portela Airport
118 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 44 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS). Their surf camp in Alentejo is located in Milfontes, Odemira, Portugal. If you want to make your way to the surf camp you can rent a car and put the following address on your maps application:
- Pousadas Velhas, 7645
- Vila Nova de Milfontes
To make your arrival hassle-free they have prepared a comfortable way for you to get to Rapture Surf Camp for 35 EUR (per person). Here is how their semi-private shuttle bus works: You will be welcomed by a private driver that will take you from Lisbon Airport to the bus station in Sete Rios (Lisbon). From here you will hop on a bus from a private company that will take you to Milfontes. Their driver will then pick you up at Milfontes bus station and bring you to the surf camp.
If you book a two-week stay, they cover all the transfer costs and you can come for free! If you are planning to arrive at any other location, there is a company that makes the trip from other places in Portugal. They can always pick you up at the bus station in Milfontes.
Airport: Lisbon Portela Airport
Airport transfer available:
Lisbon Portela Airport (US$ 44 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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